ELLIOT DALLEN TRUST
The first Elliot Dallen Trust Gala dinner was held in January 2023 at the Sofitel St James Hotel in London. With more than 100 people attending and thousands of pounds raised, the event exceeded expectations. With the beautiful hotel just off Pall Mall, guests were greeted with a champagne reception, followed by a delicious three-course menu, and live entertainment.
The second Elliot Dallen Trust Gala dinner took place in January 2024 and, yet again, was a tremendous success, raising thousands for the charity due to the generosity of our guests and supporters. Our generous supporters provided an enviable selection of auction prizes, from luxury hotel stays, to 5* Air BnB stays in Cornwall, Wales and the Cotswolds. All of the money raised from the Galas has been donated to Maggie's Cancer Support and to St Christopher's Hospice, Sydenham, London.
We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to making the Galas that have been held to date such a success, including the organising committee. We are so grateful!
Some photos from the events are below.
Jazz Night Fundraiser, 2025
In January 2025 the first Elliot Dallen Trust Jazz and Funk Night was held at the Spice of Life live music venue in London, set in the heart of the buzzing bohemian community of Soho. The Spice of Life has an esteemed musical heritage, and has hosted many great acts such as Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Cat Stevens, in addition to being a regular haunt for The Sex Pistols. It is one of the venues that hosts the annual EFG London Jazz Festival, and has a thriving Jazz Club. We booked out the downstairs basement bar and music venue for our exclusive use for the night, accompanied by the John Motors Funk Band.
This was a more casual affair than the Gala, with tickets priced at £60 per head. Guests enjoyed food and drink, a quiz where they could show off their trivia prowess, raffle prizes and top quality upbeat live music to dance the night away. Thousands of pounds were raised! Some photos from this fabulous event can be viewed below:
